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Chris Bell
was one of the unsung heroes of American pop music. Despite a life marked by tragedy and a career crippled by commercial indifference, the singer/songwriter's slim body of recorded work proved massively influential on the generations of indie rockers who emerged in his wake. Born January 12, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee,
grew up enveloped by the city's indigenous soul sounds -- typified by the prodigious output of the Stax label -- but his first love was the music of the British Invasion. Inspired by
the Beatles
, he took up the guitar in his early teens. Within a few years,
was writing and performing his own songs with friends
Richard Rosebrough
Terry Manning
, but his Anglo-pop leanings set him squarely outside of the Memphis musical community.
In high school,
struck up a friendship with another young performer named
Alex Chilton
who occasionally jammed with
's band but turned down an invitation to join on a full-time basis. While
soon rose to fame as the frontman of
the Box Tops
became a fixture at Memphis' famed Ardent Studios, where he worked as a part-time recording engineer and also cut his earliest songs. While attending college, he roomed with former high school friend
Andy Hummel
, with whom
eventually returned to Memphis to form a new band with drummer
Jody Stephens
and, later,
, who had grown frustrated with his role in
the Box Tops
and quit.
Together, the four musicians comprised the power pop band
Big Star
. Their debut album, 1972's
#1 Record
, eventually earned mythic status as an underground classic, but, sabotaged by poor distribution, was deemed a commercial failure at the time of release. Crushed,
became suicidal and left the band, although he did contribute his skills to a handful of tracks on the follow-up,
Radio City
. While
continued working on music, his depression worsened; to help revitalize his career, his brother David led him to France's Chateau D'Herouville studios, where a batch of demos were cut for a planned album. After skipping over to London, the Bell brothers mixed the songs with
Geoff Emerick
, the engineer on
the Beatles
' final albums, at producer George Martin's Air Studios.
The completed tracks were roundly rejected, however, and
returned to Memphis, where he cut a few more songs with
Big Star
and local musician
Ken Woodley
in 1974. He ultimately returned to Europe and played solo shows in folk clubs; after plans for a
Big Star
reunion tour fell through,
returned to the U.S. and dropped out of music, taking a management position in his family's fast food chain.
In 1977, however, the tiny New York label Car issued a remarkable single, "I Am the Cosmos" backed with "You and Your Sister," on which
was supported by
; the record was well-received, and spurred him to form a new band. But on the morning of December 27, 1978, his speeding car hit a tree and he was killed instantly. Over the course of the following decade, the legendary stature of
Big Star
continued to grow exponentially, and finally,
's long-unreleased demos were collected under the title
I Am the Cosmos
and released to wide acclaim in 1992.
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By Dan K. Thomasson, guest commentary
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Sometimes man is too smart for his own good. That's when the things he invents lead to abuse and results that are unbearable and utterly avoidable and often seem to outweigh the benefits of his genius.
Planning a trip to Mexico? Forget it.
With less than three months before the important midterm elections it is clear that Congress has no stomach for straightening out the immigration mess nor for that matter does the Obama administration, although the president has at least paid lip service to the idea.
A few years ago, David Giles, a media lawyer, and I were asked to visit our company's newspapers and television properties to discuss a number of issues including libel, the dangers of the Internet and a variety of other subjects -- he from the legal standpoint and me from the editorial.
John Wooden was asked once how much he was paid playing professional basketball. He replied that he received $5 a game except one time when it was $100 -- the night he made his 100th consecutive free throw. That ultimately stretched to 138 before the ball failed to perform the way he wanted. That record still stands.
Over the years I have tried to avoid writing about two subjects, the trials and tribulations of the Catholic Church and the almost irrationally emotional issue of abortion. I see no percentage as a protestant in attacking the roots of another's faith even though the actions of some of its clergy and those overseeing the policies that caused them were almost inconceivable. As for abortion, I strongly believe every woman must make her own decision.
Imagine how old, one-bullet Barney Fife would handle the immigration problem in Mayberry, particularly if Sheriff Andy was out of town. Probably no one would be safe from Barney's digging to find whether they actually were citizens, even the mayor, and certainly swarthy visitors. Let me see your driver's license and your birth certificate.
With a slight glitch or two, the apprehension of the unsuccessful terrorist in New York was accomplished with remarkable speed that signals emphatically to the world that the United States has come a long way since Sept 11, 2001 in meeting this kind of challenge. Just maybe we are no longer the patsies we once were. That isn't to say that we also haven't been lucky with a couple of bumbling bombers but when confronted we respond more quickly.
Dan K. Thomasson: There is a striking resemblance to covering the White House and nourishing an infant.
Dan K. Thomasson: Can there be too much reaction to the perceived threat of terrorism and if there can, how much is too much? It seems a legitimate question in the wake of an airplane incident that thankfully turned out to be nothing more than a violation of the ban on smoking and a stupid response by the culprit.
Dan K. Thomasson: It always seemed to me that there was a whole lot more to being a Christian than just believing in Jesus, that too many call themselves that without really knowing what it means and, in far too many cases, to justify behavior that is the antitheses of true Christianity.
Dan K. Thomasson: The president apparently has decided that Republicans are irrelevant if not downright obsolete and it is best to ignore them, especially those in Congress.
Dan K. Thomasson: Following 9/11 the Congress in its panic hastily -- and, many think, ill advisedly -- created the Frankenstein we now know as Homeland Security out of disparate parts from the Justice and Treasury departments and elsewhere.
Dan Thomasson: Firearms mania seems to fall into several broad categories with elements of each in the other. Present in all three classifications is an element of paranoia, a strong belief that without these weapons one is not likely to survive the truly crazy (like maybe one's testy neighbor or a disaffected co-worker or student seeking revenge from bullies) or the ubiquitous criminals that use guns as necessary tools in their business
Dan K. Thomasson: The late Gov. Earl Long of Louisiana had a way of refining things to their basest element. Asked one time by another official about how to define the importance of ethics in politics, he allegedly replied, "Son, we certainly use ethics in politics. We use anything we can get our hands on."
Dan K. Thomasson: Tiger Woods wants us to "believe" in him again, a rather presumptuous request if for no other reason than it assumes we ever did. "Believing" in someone or something is usually reserved for a deity or one's relatives or a political philosophy or a religion but hardly for one whose celebrity is derived from striking a little white ball with a stick. Believing is far more important than forgiving.
Dan Thomasson: The other day I asked a liberal friend whether he considered someone arrested in an attempted act of terror a warrior or merely a criminal?
A major concern of most wire service editors in the old days was a bad taste practical joke story that inadvertently found its way into circulation and ended up in dozens of newspapers in too much a rush to verify it. Young reporters were told repeatedly to keep their humor to themselves and away from the filing system at the risk of permanent damage to their careers.
Dan Thomasson: Toyota will survive its current problems despite the tremendous damage to its reputation, not to mention its bottom line. But owners will always have a little doubt about what they are driving, and future buyers may think twice about the reliability and safety of these cars.
Dan Thomasson: Sarah Palin may not be your huckleberry when it comes to the presidency. But she came to Washington, D.C., the other night and proved once again what has been undeniable for some time: She has more political sex appeal than anyone on the scene with the exception of Barack Obama.
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By LARRY VAUGHT
Ryan Harrow was slated to be Kentucky's floor leader and take over the point from Marquis Teague, a 2012 first-round draft pick after his freshman year. However, he was sick when UK opened the season against Maryland and barely played. He missed the next four games for personal reasons.
He slowly worked his way back into the starting point guard role that freshman Archie Goodwin had inherited during his absence. Proof that he was perhaps ready to emerge as a potent floor leader came in UK's loss at Louisville when he had 17 points and did not make a turnover against Louisville's aggressive pressure.
"There was definitely pressure. I had never played against a defensive team that is that rugged and stuff like that," Harrow said.
Considering Harrow's ability to withstand pressure of playing point guard for Calipari at Kentucky had been rumored to be the reason for his four-game absence, Harrow knew playing well at Louisville helped silence his critics.
"I was kind of nervous before the game, but when the ball goes up it is just basketball," Harrow said after the loss. "They bleed like we do . They tie their shoes just like we do. So it was just playing basketball and executing like coach Cal has us do in practice. It just didn't turn out the way we wanted.
"Obviously I am growing as a player and point guard because I am doing things I have never done before. But as I keep saying, I am not at the point I want to be at for the team. I think I play a big role for the team. I think I am playing well, but I think if I can play even better it will be better for all of us."
That's what Calipari is counting on from Harrow, who had 15 points and a career-high eight assists last week against Eastern Michigan.
"Why not try to be the best point guard in the country? Why not? Why would you not chase that? Why do anything short of that?" Calipari said. "The way he's playing right now, the assist-to-turnover ratio, shooting percentage, all the stuff that we need him to do.
"And on top of that, defending pretty well, playing the ball screen better, staying in front of people, putting pressure on the point guard, helping his teammates when he's away from the ball, all things that guy has to do to be able to lead, he's doing."
Mays says Harrow is a "different guy" and just needed time to adjust to his role even though he practiced all last season with the Cats after transferring from North Carolina State.
"He's a playmaker and when I first got here (in the summer) he was more fighting the way Coach wanted him to play and was trying to play the way he wanted to play," Mays said. "But once he got into what Coach was trying to get him to do and he realized how good it makes him look and how good it makes our team look, it has been showing the last few games and it is only going to get better."
Mays said Harrow was more of a "break a guy down" player than what Calipari wanted when the season started.
"I don't think he was just trying to play for himself, but that's how he has always played. Just breaking a guy down and doing what he does. I think Coach was wanting him to be that aggressive, energy bunny and just get crazy on defense," Mays said. "At first, I don't think he was understanding it. I don't think it was so much he was fighting it, I just don't think he was understanding. Once he got the understanding, he has been playing very well."
Harrow, though, understands he's ultimately going to be judged on how much UK wins the next two months.
"We're supposed to be the team making history and doing things and it's kind of the other way around. We need to step up as a team and try to finish this season out strong, because it's not like a Kentucky team to keep on losing," Harrow said after the Louisville loss. "Obviously, if we are not winning, I am not doing enough as a point guard."


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HMI Ofsted to address SLN Conference on SMSC
Posted on 19 September 2014 in 'A Vision for Learning' Conference 2014, News
SLN's #AVisionForLearning2014 SLN's conference exploring outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development as a lever for change. This timely event will support delegates to engage with the additional elements added to SMSC in the … Read More »
Announcement from SLN's board of trustees
Posted on 12 September 2014 in News
It is with regret that the members of the Board of SLN have taken the decision to make the post of CEO redundant. Like many charities, we are facing increasing financial constraints … Read More »
Revisions to Ofsted inspection for September 2014
Posted on 29 August 2014 in Courses, News
Ofsted have published new guidance for school inspection for September 2014 – the revisions include important changes to SMSC development definitions The Ofsted School inspection handbook now comprises three main documents: The … Read More »
Diary of an SLN volunteer
Posted on 4 August 2014 in News, SLN-MUN News
By Rumbidzai Kambarami, a student from Wingfield Academy, Rotherham My first meeting with the Schools Linking Network was when I participated in their first Model United Nations conference in Rotherham in 2012. … Read More »
Year 7 students host 'Teach the Teacher' day
Posted on 17 July 2014 in News
On Wednesday 16th July, year 7 students at Dixons Allerton Academy in Bradford held a 'Teach the Teacher' day. On one of the hottest days of the year, adults were invited by … Read More »
One Day in Bradford photo competition announced
Posted on 17 July 2014 in News, One Day in Bradford
A new photo competition, One Day in Bradford, will be launching in November with the aim of promoting community cohesion and encouraging pride in the city. Read More »


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Mud, glorious mud; Lindisfarne Safari 28/11/2014
by martin on Dec.02, 2014, under Birdwatching, Holy Island, North Sea, Northumberland Coast
The Northumberland coast in the late autumn is a birdwatching destination that I'll never tire of. Even in weather that could best be described as inclement, there's a wealth of wildlife to enjoy.
I collected Mike and Janet from the Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel and we headed north for a day birdwatching around Lindisfarne and the North Northumberland coast. Starting with a walk around Holy Island village, a harsh chuckling call betrayed the presence of a Fieldfare in a small tree. Two others joined it, before they all departed noisily. Then more chuckling Fieldfare, and the high seee calls of Redwing, carried through the air from high overhead and we could make out, in the mist, a mixed flock of these thrushes arriving high from the north east and bypassing the island on their way across to the mainland. A Sparrowhawk raced by, hedge-hopping and swerving out of sight behind The Heugh, as thousands of Pale-bellied Brent Geese flew out onto the exposed mud of the wildfowl refuge area and Shag, Eider and Red-breasted Merganser dived just offshore. A couple of very obliging Rock Pipits showed the subtle, dusky beauty that can only be appreciated with close views and Bar-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Redshank, Oystercatcher and Grey Plover were reaping the rich bounty of the mud, as Dark-bellied Brent Geese settled in the newly exposed mud of the harbour, and the high whistling calls of drake Teal carried across to us from the Rocket Field, a Little Auk flew along the main street through the village. Crossing back to the mainland, a Little Egret was stalking through the shallows along the roadside and Curlew and Oystercatcher were so close we could have almost reached out of the car and touched them. As the falling tide exposed sandbars, Grey Seals were moaning eerily and splashing about in shallow water. Suddenly, there were thousands of Wigeon and Golden Plover in the air. They settled but then flushed again so I started a methodical check of every rock that I could see on the mud. Then I found what I was looking for – a rock that was just too vertical…and the view through our 'scope revealed the impressive muscular menace of a female Peregrine She shuffled around and took off, only to settle on another rock closer to us. Our attention was drawn to a charm of Goldfinches feeding nearby, and the Peregrine departed while we weren't looking.
As the weather moved through in waves of varying grot, we watched a group of three Roe Deer grazing in a roadside field, and then headed a bit further down the coast. Dusk was approaching rapidly as we watched more waders feeding busily as the tide rose, Lapwings flew over like giant bats and thousands of Black-headed and Common Gulls arrived to roost. Wave after wave of mist and drizzle, wave after wave of birds, wave after wave of waves
Wild Goose chase; Bespoke Birdwatching 30/10/2014
by martin on Nov.03, 2014, under Birdwatching, Druridge Bay, Holy Island, Natural History, Northumberland Coast
Thursday was Pete and Janet's 6th trip with NEWT, and the dismal, gloomy, drizzly south easterly weather as I drove to Embleton seemed ever so slightly promising
We started around Druridge Bay, checking a small area of woodland close to the coast, and soon encountered one of my favourite passerines, with three Brambling feeding quietly high in the canopy and two more flying over noisily. Everywhere we went there were Robins and Blackbirds, although little sign of any other migrants other than a large flock of Redwing over Cresswell and a flock of Fieldfare near Beadnell. Leaping Salmon on the River Coquet provided a lot of entertainment and a Cormorant which had been catching small fish, dived, causing a large Salmon to leap clear of the water. The fish splashed back down and the Cormorant surfaced, gripping it behind the gills. As the bird drifted downstream with its catch, we couldn't believe that it would be able to deal with such a large fish…then it manouvered it so that the fish's head was pointing down it's throat and swallowed it whole!
As dusk approached, we were on the coast near Holy Island. Little Egrets, Grey Plover, Curlew and Redshank were on the mudflats and the high yapping sound of Pink-footed Geese could be heard distantly. Skein after skein appeared against the dark clouds overhead, settling close to the oncoming tide. Then more, and more, and more…thousands and thousands of geese, still arriving when it was so dark that they were just a slightly darker speckling against an almost featureless backdrop. Finally, as we headed back to the car, the 'teu-it' call of a Spotted Redshank cut through the gloom as the geese continued to arrive.
Halcyon Days; Otter Safari 13/10/2014
by martin on Oct.15, 2014, under Birdwatching, Druridge Bay, Northumberland, Northumberland Coast
Monday was a day around Druridge Bay and the southeast Northumberland coast, and an extraordinary contrast with Sunday's summery weather…
I collected Trish and Carol from Dunstan and we headed south along the coast. Kingfisher is always a spectacular sight, and one flew under a bridge beneath our feet, adding a touch of sparkle to a day that was developing into cold, windy and gloomy. Ducks are, for the most part, out of eclipse plumage now and Wigeon, Teal, Tufted Duck and Gadwall were all looking resplendent. Little Grebes were engaged in non-stop fish catching, Curlew flew noisily by and a Little Egret was stalking elegantly along the River Coquet. We were joined for the latter part of the day by Michael and Fiona and we settled into position to search for Otters. In such gloomy windy conditions even my eternal optimism was dampened slightly, and although there were occasional panicky moments among the ducks, which included a beautifully elegant Pintail, the enigmatic predator didn't put in an appearance. What we did get though was a Starling murmuration so close we could hear the wingbeats, thousands and thousands of Pink-footed Geese flying to roost and flock after flock of Golden Plover and Lapwing appearing out of the gloom of the dusk sky and dropping into nearby fields. Dusk is still my favourite time of the day, and if you've never experienced it surrounded by wildlife you really should give it a go, even the common birds are transformed by numbers and there's always the chance of a mammal or two
The Island; Lindisfarne Safari 12/10/2014
by martin on Oct.15, 2014, under Bamburgh Castle, Birdwatching, Lindisfarne, Northumberland
After a break from work and blogging, and our first proper holiday in quite a while, I got back into the swing of things on Sunday with a visit to probably my favourite mid-October location…
Crossing the causeway to Holy Island is always accompanied by a sense of anticipation, and when I collected Graham and Joan from the Manor House they mentioned that Yellow-browed Warblers had been seen the day before. Checking the bushes and trees in the Vicar's Garden didn't produce any sight or sound of the Siberian speciality, but everywhere was heaving with Robins – presumably recent arrivals from the continent – and Grey Plover, Pale-bellied Brent Goose, Bar-tailed Godwit and Grey Seal could be seen, and heard, by turning through 90 degrees from the trees. After checking other suitable spots around the village, and finding a couple of Goldcrest, we crossed to the mainland and down to Bamburgh. Oystercatcher, Turnstone, Curlew, Purple Sandpiper and Knot were around the rocks as Eider and Guillemot rose and fell with the gentle swell of the sea and Gannet and Sandwich Tern plunged into shoals of fish offshore in conditions that wouldn't have been out of place in mid-June. We made our way slowly back up the coast, taking in vast flocks of Wigeon over the mudflats and a Weasel that responded obligingly to my imitation of a dying mouse (the sound, rather than a visual imitation!). Little Egrets and Shelduck were exploiting the food supply on the exposed mud and we crossed back on to the island…only to learn that a White-tailed Eagle had been soaring high inland of us while we were watching the Weasel We headed down to the causeway, to see if the eagle would make a reappearance, as flocks of Sanderling, Dunlin, Knot, Bar-tailed Godwit, Pale-bellied Brent Goose and Golden Plover concentrated on the rapidly diminishing areas of mud above the rising tide and a Peregrine powered across our field of view before it was time for me to cross back to the mainland and head south.
Mini-beasting; Bespoke Otter Safari 02/09/2014
by martin on Sep.10, 2014, under Uncategorized
It's remarkable how often a theme seems to develop during a trip; flocks, migration, raptors, birds with similar names – all have happened over the last few years.
I drove up to the Breamish Valley to collect Donna and Andy and we headed towards the coast and Druridge Bay with the plan of spending the afternoon and evening birdwatching, finishing at what has been our most reliable Otter site this year (although a run of five successful trips eneded with our last two Druridge Bay safaris not producing any sightings of this enigmatic predator). Starting in the hills on a nice afternoon, I thought it would be good to search for Adders, and Andy's sharp eyes produced the goods, with the smallest Adder that I've ever seen
The afternoon continued with the waders we would expect – Ruff, Curlew, Lapwing, Redshank, Oystercatcher, Dunlin, Common Snipe – and one much more scarce, in the shape of two Little Stints. We had a rear-end view of a Spoonbill heading north and a Little Egret was stalking along the shallows. It may be a predominantly white bird, but it's stunning in good light. Adult and juvenile Mediterranean Gulls were picked out from the roosting Black-headed Gulls and, as dusk approached, we settled into position to watch for Otters. A juvenile Marsh Harrier was quartering the reedbeds, Starlings were arriving to roost, with some murmuration, a Spoonbill flew in, magnificent in the sunset, then, in the fading rays of daylight, there was an Otter Clearly a theme was developing, as this was a very small Otter cub. Eventually light levels reached the point where we decided to call it a day and head back northwest. The day's theme continued, with a tiny Rabbit along the roadside, and then the final wildlife experience, on a day with wildlife and clients that reminded me so often why I love my job; a Barn Owl crossing the road ahead of us before perching in the beam of our headlights
Waders; Druridge Bay Safari 31/08/2014
by martin on Sep.10, 2014, under Birdwatching, Druridge Bay, Northumberland
You wouldn't think that birds which spend much of their lives face deep in mud would be that fascinating, but July and August is one of my favourite times on the coast, precisely because of those birds
I collected Carole and Gareth from Church Point and we headed a little way up the coast for an afternoon around Druridge Bay. Common Snipe, Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Lapwing, Redshank, Oystercatcher and Dunlin were all roosting as four Mediterranean Gulls flew in to join the assembled Black-headed Gulls. Little Egrets are becoming a regular sight on our coastal trips and Grey Herons patiently stalk the water's edge around every pool and river. Little Grebes were their usual busy selves, popping up to the water surface to consume small fish before diving in search of the next one, and there's an air of change around the coast at this time of the year. Those wading birds are a sign that summer is nearing its end and, as time moves on so do the birds. Perhaps the biggest change though is that, by the time it gets beyond 19:30, light levels are falling, large flocks of geese and Starlings are coming to roost and evenings are decidedly chilly. As we headed back to the car, there was a real autumnal feel to the evening.
Angel of Death; Bespoke Coastal Safari 26/08/2014
by martin on Sep.10, 2014, under Birdwatching, Druridge Bay, Northumberland, Northumberland Coast
I'll never tire of watching wildlife. Whether it's the birds around the feeding station in our garden, whales and dolphins far from land, grouse on the high moors or hoverflies around wildflowers, I'm fascinated by it all. There are some species though that are so ethereal and attention-grabbing that I've often seen clients literally transfixed watching them.
I collected Steve and Sue from The Swan and we set off north to begin our exploration of the Northumberland coast and its wildlife. Waders dominated, as they have done for a few weeks now; Ringed Plover, Curlew, Lapwing, Common Snipe, Golden Plover and Dunlin are all birds of the high moorland in the spring, and the coastal strip for most of the rest of the year. These annual visitors were alongside Ruff and Black-tailed Godwit, which don't breed in Northumberland (but probably could!) and the ever expanding (northwards, not outwards) Little Egrets. Grey Herons seemed to be everywhere that we looked, and Goosanders were lazing on a midstream rock as Salmon gorged themselves on the plethora of flies forming a thick film on the river's surface. Skeins of Canada and Greylag Geese were heading to roost as dusk approached and we searched without success for an Otter, but a nocturnal bird, putting in an appearance in bright early evening sunlight, was the equal of any television documentary. Sue spotted it first, as it hovered noiselessly over a small reedbed listening for the tell-tale rustle of a small mammal. It pounced, then rose carrying a mouse and flew back to its hungry brood. This has been a good year for our Barn Owls, with many pairs having second broods. Soon it was out again, quartering, hovering and plunging before lifting again with prey. Eventually we watched as it perched on a fence post. Beautiful and deadly in one pale ghostly form.
Sealed; Bespoke North Northumberland Coast Safari 22/08/2014
by martin on Aug.25, 2014, under Bamburgh Castle, Birdwatching, Farne Islands, Northumberland, Northumberland Coast
After some poor sea conditions recently, things looked more promising for Friday's trip; a seal cruise around the Farne Islands, followed by a few hours of birdwatching along the North Northumberland coast. A change is as good as a rest, and the North Northumberland coast is quite a change from the sand dunes and coastal pools of Druridge Bay
I collected Anne-Marie, Dave, Melanie and Mike from the Queen's Head in Berwick and we drove to Seahouses for our sailing on Glad Tidings V, which thankfully was fairly smooth, and featured plenty of wildlife. Gannets were soaring by, Kittiwakes were still on their cliff-edge nest sites in good numbers as Fulmars arced over them, Grey Seals were hauled out on rocks and bobbing around in the water, two Common Guillemots were still sitting on the rocks, Cormorants and Shags were drying their wings in the stiff breeze, Sandwich Terns called as they flew back to the islands and, unexpectedly, five Puffins were seen with beakfuls of fish. Photographing Puffins in flight can be a challenge on land, with lots of birds to choose from, and a bird appearing unexpectedly at sea is an even harder proposition but Anne-Marie and Melanie responded with lightning fast reflexes to capture these late breeding birds.
Back on dry land we had our lunch in the impressive shadow of Bamburgh Castle, as Eiders bobbed around just beyond the breaking surf, and then we explored the coast as the tide fell. Little Egrets have become a frequent feature of our coastal trips, and two birds flew by at quite close range. Dozens of Grey Seals could be seen 'bottling' at high tide and then, as the water receded, exposing patches of mud, we started encountering waders. Redshank, Ringed Plover, Curlew, Lapwing, Dunlin and Oystercatcher were joined by Knot, Ruff and Greenshank as more Little Egrets, and a flock of Teal, flew by.
Heading back to Berwick we could see poor weather to the north and to the east, and I got caught in some heavy rain as I drove south on the way home, but we'd had a day where the only water that landed on us was the spray from the bow of the boat
Wading through coastal flocks; Druridge Bay mini-Safari 21/08/2014
by martin on Aug.25, 2014, under Birdwatching, Druridge Bay, Northumberland
Changeable, that's the thing I love about Northumberland's weather. Thursday's mini-Safari in managed to feature bright sunshine, strong winds and torrential rain – all in just a few hours.
I collected Diana and Aveen from Alnmouth and we headed down the coast towards Druridge Bay. Starting with a brief seawatch, we found Eider and Common Scoter on the sea, and Redshank, Oystercatcher and Turnstone on the rocks just above the crashing waves. Curlew, Avocet, Dunlin, Knot, Ruff, Lapwing and Redshank were roosting at Cresswell, and flushing frequently although we couldn't see the cause of their concern. A Little Egret added a touch of grace and elegance, Little Grebes swam amongst Tufted Ducks and Mallard and at one point we had no less than five Kestrels in the air at the same time. Two lovely clients, and the Northumberland coast delivering the sort of birdwatching experiences that it does so well
The magic of dusk; Otter Safari 20/08/2014
by martin on Aug.25, 2014, under Birdwatching, Druridge Bay, Northumberland
After four consecutive successful Otter Safaris since mid-July, I was fairly sure that dusk would be the best time to search for them, and the afternoon could be spent enjoying some excellent birdwatching with the added possibility of stumbling across an Otter in broad daylight…
I arrived in Craster to collect Dave and Naomi and we headed south towards Druridge Bay. We started with Grey Wagtails bobbing up and down on mid-stream rocks, as Salmon hungrily seized flies from the water's surface, and then moved on to large roosting flocks of Sandwich Tern, Black-headed Gull, Curlew, Oystercatcher and Lapwing with two Little Egrets standing sentinel-like on an elevated bank above the roost. Knot, Dunlin, Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, Redshank, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Common Snipe and Black-tailed Godwit added to the wader haul for the afternoon and real surprise came in the shape of a Kingfisher over Cresswell Pond. Ghostly white Mediterranean Gulls drifted over Newbiggin and, as dusk approached, Naomi started spotting mammals. First a Roebuck, prancing, leaping and sparring with tall plant stems like a boxer with a punchbag. Then, the big one; an Otter Swimming towards us, we followed it's dives by the trail of bubbles on the water's surface, before it eventually disappeared below the edge of the reedbed that we were looking over, with just the tell-tale 'ring of bright water' as it surfaced. After a few minutes without any sign, the Otter, or a second one, reappeared. As we each gave directions to where the Otter was, it quickly became apparent that we weren't all watching the same animal. Then there were two together to our left, and a third away to our right At least three Otters, including the smallest cub that I've ever seen, and we eventually left, when the light levels had fallen so low that binoculars were all but a hindrance. As we walked back to the car a Barn Owl passed by, carrying prey, as skeins of Canada and Greylag Geese flew noisily south.


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Almost exactly one year ago, Beth did our family photos. We looked like this:
A year later, we look like this. I've lost ten pounds and some hair, but I have gained SO SO MUCH. See? The sling I'm wearing is a Sakura Bloom that I borrowed from Steph, and I love it so much that when I give it back to her I might actually do that thing when you hand something to someone but then you refuse to let go. Luke was being a punk and refusing to get anywhere near the camera, but the joke is on him because that photo turned out so lovely. Photos by Beth Fletcher Photography. If you live in Northwest Indiana, you should definitely hire her, because she is obviously so very amazing at what she does. |
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Nan Goldin Scandalizes Rio, Art Basel Miami Beach Takes Bingo Form, and More Must-Read Art News
– "Sexual Dependency" Scandalizes in Rio: Rio de Janiero's Oi Futuro Museum has cancelled a Nan Goldin exhibition featuring images from her famous "Ballad of Sexual Dependency" series, deeming the American photographer's images of sex, drugs, and illness to be too disturbing for its audience. Denouncing the Oi Futuro's decision as a "step back" for Brazil, the director of Rio's Museum of Modern Art (MAM-Rio), Luiz Camillo Osorio, said that "people confuse the symbolism of art with reality." And the man is putting his institution where his mouth is: MAM-Rio has stepped up to host the Goldin exhibition, early next year. [AFP]
– Miami Beach Art Bingo: Gotta love the New Times — for its fair week issue, the Miami paper has put out its very own version of Art Basel Miami Beach Bingo to help you track the festivities' many cliches (look for NT staff handing out "a limited amount of printed cards" all week). You can fill out a space on the board if you spot such things as "Bansky Imitators," "New York Hipsters," "Basel-Branded BMW" ("This is how the 1% goes from fair to fair"), "Sex Toys as Art," "A-List Celebs," "Bow Ties," or "Yarn Bombing." So when you see someone spot an "Elfin Gallery Assistant" and shout "BINGO!," you know what's going on. [New Times]
– Crystal Bridges May Get Fisk's O'Keeffe After All: Nashville's Fisk University has moved one step closer to its goal of parlaying its valuable collection of art into a lucrative collection-sharing agreement with Alice Walton's new Crystal Bridges Museum in Arkansas. The cash-strapped, historically black school has been trying to use its valuable collection of art, including Georgia O'Keeffe's important "Radiator Building at Night, New York," as an economic lifeline, but had been blocked by a court ruling that said it had to use the bulk of proceeds for the upkeep of the art collection, in line with the terms of O'Keeffe's original bequest. Now, an appeals court has thrown out that earlier ruling, clearing the way for the $30 million art-sharing agreement with Crystal Bridges. [WSJ]
– Sponsor of FIT's Exhibition Draws Protest: Several humanitarian groups have signed an open letter to Daphne Guinness, whose clothing collection is now on display at the museum of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. The letter targets one of the exhibition's sponsors, Lev Leviev, an Israeli diamond merchant who has been accused in the past of trading diamonds from conflict areas and building illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. [NYM]
– Plan to Turn the Eiffel Tower into a Christmas Tree: Just in time for Christmas, the urban planning consultancy Ginger is pushing a scheme for enveloping the Eiffel Tower in living greenery in a radical redecoration to symbolize the reconciliation of man and nature. The fanciful proposal would involve adding 12 tons of metal tubing to the structure's base to support thousands of hemp or sackcloth bags. These, in turn, would support 60,000 plants, effectively turning the Paris landmark into a massive aboveground garden to house insects and birds. A report on the proposal in Le Figaro apparently caused a stir, leading the company that operates the tower, SETE, to disavow any intention to execute the eco-friendly makeover. [Reuters]
– Qatar Hearts Hirst: In addition to sponsoring his latest show at the Tate Modern in London, the Qatari Museum Authority will sponsor another exhibition of the artist's work closer to home — on the grounds of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha — in 2013 to introduce the region to Hirst's work. [TAN]
– Museo Reina Sofía Opens New Contemporary Wing: Madrid's Museo Reina Sofía is likely best known as the place to go to see Picasso's "Guernica." But Wednesday marked the opening of a new section that puts on display works from the museum's collection of Minimalism, Conceptualism, Arte Povera, land and environmental art. [Art Daily]
– Rubells Send Art to Spain: Miami collectors Don and Mera Rubell are sending 200 works from their personal collection to the La Fundación Banco Sanander in Madrid, Spain. The exhibit will include Andy Warhol's "Mao" (1973), as well as works by Marlene Dumas, Neo Rauch, David Salle, and Luc Tuymans. [TAN]
– An End to Ugly Scaffolding?: New York's Department of Buildings has held an urban design competition to rethink the look of construction scaffolding. The winners (Young-Hwan Choi, Andres Cortes, and Sarrah Kahn of Agencie Group) came up with an umbrella-shaped structure made out of plastic and recycled steel. A prototype rolls out in front of 100 Broadway in Lower Manhattan later this month. [NYT]
– Casanova's Memoirs Exhibited in Paris: The original manuscript version of the memoirs of legendary seducer Giacomo Girolamo Casanova are on display at France's National Library. The lusty exhibition may hope to repeat the success of the Library's 2008 exhibition of erotic art, "L'Enfer," which drew more crowds than any show in the institution's history. [NYT]
– Quentin Blake Wins Prince Philip Designers Prize: The English illustrator, best-known for his partnership with "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" author Roald Dahl, has been recognized by the Duke of Edinburgh for a lifetime of achievement in graphic arts. Blake's drawings first appeared in the humor magazine Punch more than 60 years ago. [BBC]
– Deitch Gives "60 Minutes" Curmudgeon an ABMB Tour: TV newsman Morley Safer — known to art lovers for his scathing indictment of contemporary art as a hoax — was spotted at Art Basel Miami Beach getting a personal tour from Jeffrey Deitch. [ITA]
– Knoedler Gallery Shutters: Venerable Upper East Side gallery Knoedler announced in a terse email that it would be closing after 160 years of business. [ITA]
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Fox Sports' Rosenthal provides list of 'untouchable' Arizona Diamondbacks
Just because the Arizona Diamondbacks are sellers at the trade deadline doesn't mean everyone on the team is available.
The D-backs have a list of at least seven players who are "untouchable" according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal.
Per sources, #DBacks' list of untouchables also includes: Goldschmidt, Corbin, Owings, Pollock, Bradley, Shipley. And probably Ziegler.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 11, 2014
It's no surprise Paul Goldschmidt or Patrick Corbin are on the list. Corbin was the team's ace in 2013, sporting a 14-8 record with a 3.41 ERA, and is recovering from Tommy John surgery. Goldschmidt is the team's best player, making the All-Star team in the past two seasons and finishing second in the NL MVP race in 2013.
It's also not shocking Archie Bradley and Braden Shipley are untouchable because they were the team's top two prospects heading into the season according to Baseball America.
Owings and Pollock are both young players who have played well in 2014, although the latter is currently on the disabled list.
Teams that have checked on #DBacks' Miley have been told that he is unavailable. Under control through '17. Starting pitching a need for AZ.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 11, 2014
Miley is 4-6 with a 4.43 ERA in 2014, but has shown recent signs of maybe turning his season around by allowing just three runs over his last two starts.
Some notable players absent from Rosenthal's list include infielders Martin Prado and Aaron Hill, who reportedly were scouted by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Another player not on the list, Mark Trumbo, was just activated from the disabled list after suffering a stress fracture in his foot. He hit seven home runs in 21 games before the DL trip and had been raking in the minors.
Reported earlier that trade of #DBacks' Trumbo unlikely. Under control through '16. Team couldn't get Skaggs/Santiago equivalent right now.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 11, 2014
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Physicians Formula • Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush - Rose • Blush
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giainjersey on 5/9/2013 7:00:00 PM more reviews by giainjersey
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I like this blush it gives a very healthy sheen on my NC45 skin. It has a light floral smell that I enjoy.
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xjayle on 4/23/2013 3:37:00 AM more reviews by xjayle
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I had my expectations set too high for this blush. The packaging and color was what really caught my eye. I think the color is gorgeous! It's my favorite color. And I absolutely adore the hearts design. It's SUPER cute! Just the overall packaging is beautiful, really.
Now onto the bad side...
- Blush has no pigmentation whatsoever. It takes 359039 swirls to get enough to apply on one cheek..
- This was HELLA EXPENSIVE. Even on sale.
I DO NOT recommend this blush. It's absolutely the worst blush I've ever used.. Not worth the money at all.
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Cherity on 4/13/2013 8:15:00 PM more reviews by Cherity
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I love all of these "Happy" blushes! Very build-able and natural looking!
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*TOP REVIEWER* Mollieismehehe on 2/10/2013 2:00:00 PM more reviews by Mollieismehehe
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
This is a really pretty, flattering blush. Nothing groundbreaking. But still, pretty and natural looking. The packaging made me buy this. I mean really just look at the cute little hearts! Plus it claims to have some kind of hormones in it that actually make you happy! Doubt it, but still cool, right?
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*TOP REVIEWER* secondadonna on 1/2/2013 3:59:00 PM more reviews by secondadonna
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
Ugh, I hate that I feel I have to first get the disclaimer out of the way that OBVIOUSLY this is just a blush, and isn't literally going to improve your mood. It's blush. I was almost too embarrassed to buy something using such a dumb marketing gimmick, but it was on sale and the colour was pretty.
The brush included is terrible and takes up way too much space in the packaging. This brush is slightly less terrible than the others I've gotten with other PF powders (maybe they're improving as they add new products?), so I could conceivably use it if I took this travelling and lost/couldn't bring a good brush. But I would never choose to use it.
The shade "Rose" is very pretty -- very pigmented, which includes the little areas of darker & brighter shades, so the end result is brighter and deeper than I would have thought from looking at this product in the store. But a very small amount results in a pretty pink glow, slightly shimmery but not glittery. Because it's so pigmented, it's very buildable, so would probably be okay for medium skintones as well as fair.
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michaelannek on 11/8/2012 4:40:00 PM more reviews by michaelannek
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
This is a great little blush for a drugstore brand. It has good staying powder and a lovely shade, and I really like the brush it comes with. I don't know about it lifting my mood at all (I mean, it's still early in the morning and I'm not a morning person), but it was pretty to look at, at any rate.
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linh989 on 11/5/2012 7:23:00 PM more reviews by linh989
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Tan, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
It really wasn't anything special for me. The packaging is adorable because its case is pink and the sweet heart pattern inside. However, it really doesn't last long and for what it is, its expensive. And, the included brush is terrible. I used multiple brushes and it just doesn't look great. Will not be purchasing this again.
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*TOP REVIEWER* lushorchid on 11/3/2012 1:52:00 PM more reviews by lushorchid
Age: 25-29 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
For ref. I'm NC 30 ish with olive tones, brown eyes, combo/dry clog prone skin.
Picked this up while on a girly pink makeup streak, and I'm disappointed. The packaging is a bulky compact with a mirrored section containing a scratchy, useless brush. The blush itself is average, aside from the superficial but sweet heart pattern. The powder is hard enough that I have to use quite a few pressured sweeps with a super dense brush to pick up enough pigment. Shade appears a sheer clear midtone pink, no brown, chalky, or neon tones, decent texture. Price is high for a drugstore blush (12 - 13) especially considering there are blushes with far better pigment for half the price.
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SugarKane7 on 9/26/2012 1:40:00 PM more reviews by SugarKane7
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium Eyes: Green
+Pretty pink color
+Gives a nice glow
+Nicely pigmented
+Cute heart design
+Light scent
-The brush, although it's cute it's useless
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xoSweetestSin on 9/6/2012 3:29:00 PM more reviews by xoSweetestSin
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I believe this blush does boost my mood a bit because of the wonderful smell it has! I have to smell it every time before I use it! The color isn't too pigmented, it doesn't actually come that dark as the swatch in the picture without it taking Work. And I don't think it has much staying power either. But the packaging is just too cute and I love the smell and the mood it puts me in! ^_^
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Birthday Babe Betty White's Naughtiest Quips
Today the legendary Betty White celebrates almost a century of living life to the fullest as she turns 92 years old. Betty has a lot of life under her belt, so she's been happy to share her no-nonsense words of wisdom and hilarious quips both on screen and off. The birthday girl never holds back, from her nude modeling days to her years on The Golden Girls to her resurgence in the last few years, and we love her all the more for it. And the funny lady never stops working! Aside from starring in Hot in Cleveland and hosting Betty White's Off Their Rockers , she had two books out in recent years — If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won't) and Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo. So in honor of Betty White's birthday, let's look back at her sexy moments and quotes over the years!
Celebrity Birthdays
Betty White
- Women say these pickup lines actually won them over — HuffPost Women
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- 10 relationship red flags you really need to know — AskMen
- How to deal if your roommate is jealous that you have a boyfriend — Dear Wendy
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Roatan House Rental Rates
- $1,800-$2,000 per week
- Holiday Season $2,000 per week, 7 night minimum stay.
Regular Season $1,800 per week, one night minimum stay. - Housekeeping available for a small additional fee.
Sleeps | 9 |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Property type | house |
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Far Tortuga is located mid-island on the south side of Roatan approximately 20 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from shopping and restaurants in French Harbour. It is a secluded, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, oceanfront home, comfortable for up to 9 people, in the small community known as First Bight.
The house, finished in 1994, features a modern, fully-equipped kitchen with all conveniences: gas cook top, wall oven, disposal, dishwasher, microwave, coffee-grinder and coffee-maker, toaster oven, food processor, blender, etc.Granite countertops have recently been installed. The tiled great room, which encompasses the living room, kitchen, and dining area, is large and airy and feels even more spacious because of the stunning vaulted wood cupola ceiling and the massive wood French doors that line the sides of the room facing the ocean. These doors all open to catch the ocean breezes and beckon to visitors to barbeque on the gas grill or just relax and watch the sunset from the over 2000 square feet of decks and gazebos that wrap-around the exterior of the house.In February 2008 we completed construction of an infinity pool that overlooks the ocean and the stone patios and benches surrounding it are perfect fro sunbathing. The living room contains an entertainment center complete with DVD player and cable TV (bring your favorite DVDs or rent them on island). We also have a wireless iPod and CD player.
All three bedrooms possess vaulted ceilings, island style louvered windows, ceiling and floor fans, hardwood floors, luxury linens, and the two largest bedrooms open via French doors onto their own ocean view decks. Our master bedroom is very privately situated in its own wing and includes a queen bed with a walk-in closet, a huge master bathroom with his and hers vanity sinks and a walk-in shower. The other two bedrooms share a full bath with tub/shower on the opposite side of the house. One room contains a bunkbed and an extra long twin and the other bedroom has a queen bed and another huge walk-in closet. There is a very comfortable sofabed in the living room and a queen-size aero-bed if you want to sleep under the stars in one of the gazebos.
On the lower level of the home there are two separate garages which house a large washer and dryer for guest use. There is ample space for parking vehicles either in or outside of both garages.
The turquoise waters of the Caribbean are literally steps away from the house across the Ironshore. In addition, there is always easy access through the community dock a short walk away in First Bight or at the community beach a few doors down from the house. A two person kayak and two single kayaks are also available for your pleasure.
Some of the best wall diving on Roatan is a short swim or kayak in front of this house where the snorkeling is also excellent. Snorkeling and dive equipment rentals are a few minutes drive away, and there are many dive operators to choose from on the island.
For less adventurous guests, we suggest lazing in the pool or on the covered porches watching for dolphins or enjoying the many hummingbirds that visit the feeders and hibiscus blooms surrounding the decks. Other wildlife to watch for include: hermit crabs, land crabs, geckos, iguanas, and the lizards known on the island as 'Monkey La-las'. These lizards are quite tame and enjoy offerings of tropical fruit.
On arrival at Roatan Airport Kevin and Claire, our Property Managers, will be on hand to help you with picking up your rental vehicle (which we highly recommend in order for you to make the most of your stay) and then escort you to the house.
First night snacks and first morning breakfast items will be provided along with a bottle of chilled white wine for your enjoyment!
Kevin and Claire will be on hand throughout your stay to provide advice and assistance so that your vacation will be hassle free and will be easy to contact on the cell phone that is available for your use whilst on the island.
Come stay at Far Tortuga - we know that you'll be glad you did!
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This property is located in the small, secluded community of First Bight on the south shore of Roatan near Fantasy Island and Coco View Dive Resorts. The best diving on Roatan is located right in our backyard! On calm days you can snorkel, dive, and/or kayak right in front of the house. Access is always easy at the dock in the bight a very short walk away. Arch's Iguana Farm and Pirates of the Caribbean Zipline Canopy Tour are both a short drive away.
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The Queue: Casual raiding and you
Hooray weekend! Boo Sunday! Let's jump right into things with Galipan's question...
Is casual raiding a possibility? Ive heard from many people that it isn't, however, I'm trying to get a guild started that does give it a shot.
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text: Comprehensive financial policies are never comprehensive enough to counter the balancing capacity of the invisible hand. The problem is not that there were too few or incomplete fiscal policies. Rather, it is the fact that too many rules were created such that they gave birth to the myriad of methods designed to avoid or exploit them. The government should get out of the business of policing business. They are ill-equipped for a task better managed by the impact of real consequences.


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you are very talented. the composition of this is great!
Thanks Cat :) Very kind ..any words?
– Caroline Gorka
Perfect composition, great work!
great lines….wonderful work
Great shoot! comp is good! laying on the ground, were you?
Near enough …laying up a short fight of steps ..the ground would have been more comfortable !
– Caroline Gorka
:-) words are not the problem, whether they would be good enough, now that is the question.
Thais is a magnificent photo. Love the B&W
Excellent shot Cas!!
Cheers Sal :)
Busy at work ? lol !
– Caroline Gorka


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New Cardinals QB Hoyer learning as fast as he can
When the Arizona Cardinals signed quarterback Brian Hoyer off of waivers Monday, they did so because they anticipated placing Kevin Kolb on injured reserve later in the week.
A fourth-year pro out of Michigan State, Hoyer has played in 13 NFL games -- all with the New England Patriots -- completing 27-of-43 passes for 286 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
The Cardinals were looking for depth -- and maybe another option -- at the position. Hoyer, who was most recently with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is just glad to get a chance.
"For me, I'm just trying to learn as much as I can as quickly as I can," Hoyer said of his goal going forward.
The 27-year-old said his time with the Steelers will help, as their offensive coordinator, Todd Haley, once held the same position in Arizona.
"I was only there for three weeks," he cautioned. "I was just starting to pick that stuff up."
As for playing, Hoyer said that decision is up to the coaches and he's not going to worry about it. That said, he would of course like to get a chance.
"Anyone wants to play," he said, adding he really never got a chance to play when he was in New England. "As a competitor you want to be on the field, so whatever opportunity is presented to me I want to make sure I'm as ready as I can be."
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On paper, Need For Speed: Most Wanted is not the best game with which to make a crash montage. The fully licensed cars don't turn banana-shaped like their Burnout Paradise equivalents, so you'd expect accidents to look unrealistic and dull. Wrong. As this collection shows, Criterion can make even license-restricted collisions look beautiful.
If you enjoyed this, we've got loads of other crashes videos. How about 50 smashes in F1 2012, 25 unbelievable flips spins and smashes in DiRT 3 or just Gaming car crashes through the ages?
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Porting considerations while using PIM
* Test if the PIM API is supported.
* @return true if the PIM API is supported, false otherwise
static public boolean isPimApiSupported() {
boolean isSupported = true;
String pimApiVersion =
if (pimApiVersion == null) {
isSupported = false;
return isSupported;
// Test if PIM API is supported
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System.out.println("PIM API IS supported");
System.out.println("PIM API is NOT supported");
Not all PIM database types (ContactList, EventList, ToDoList) might be supported on a given handset PIM implementation; note that the PIM API specification only mandates support for one of the types. Call the method PIM.openList(int listType, mode) to test if a specific list type is supported. The following code snippet shows how to test if the calendar events database is supported:
* Helper method to test if calendar events database types are supported.
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* PIM API is denied.
static public boolean isEventListSupported() {
boolean retVal;
EventList el = null;
try {
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el = (EventList) pim.openPIMList(PIM.EVENT_LIST, PIM.READ_WRITE);
retVal = true;
} catch (SecurityException e) {
retVal = false; // Unknown since access to API was denied
} catch (PIMException e) {
retVal = false;
} finally {
if (el != null) {
try {
// Close the event list since we only opened it to
// see if it is supported.
} catch (PIMException ignore) {
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A year after the Internet helped fuel the Arab Spring uprisings, the role cyberspace plays in launching revolutions is being threatened by proposed changes to a United Nations telecommunications treaty that could allow countries to stifle the free flow of information.
For months, dozens of countries have been meeting behind closed doors to debate changes to the 24-year-old treaty. The U.S. delegation to the World Conference on International Telecommunications to be held in Dubai this December has vowed to block any proposals that could permit online censorship or undercut the Internet's current governing structure.
Yet those assurances have failed to ease fears that bureaucratic tinkering with the treaty could imperil Internet freedom and diminish its role in economic growth, according to legal experts and civil liberties advocates who have been tracking the discussions.
Russia, for example, has proposed language that requires member states to ensure the public has unrestricted access and use of international telecommunication services, "except in cases where international telecommunication services are used for the purpose of interfering in the internal affairs or undermining the sovereignty, national security, territorial integrity and public safety of other states, or to divulge information of a sensitive nature," according to a May 3 U.N. document that details the various proposals for amending the treaty.
The wording of this provision could allow a country to cite a U.N. treaty as the basis for repressing political opposition. The provision also appears to contradict Article 19 of the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which says people shall have the right to access information "through any media and regardless of frontiers."
A senior U.N. official said Friday the amended treaty will not create any barriers to information online, but acknowledged that the Russian proposal has not yet been rejected. Any proposals that cannot be agreed upon by all member states will not be included in the final document, said Hamadoun Toure, secretary general of the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. agency that oversees the treaty.
An amended treaty would be binding on the United States if it is ratified by the Senate. But approval is not automatic. The treaty, known formally as the International Telecommunications Regulations, is sure to be scrutinized by lawmakers wary of its potential impact.
The ITU does not operate like the U.N. Security Council, where the United States has the power to veto resolutions to which it objects. The ITU works on a consensus basis. Proposals can be stopped from serious consideration if enough countries voice their objections. More than 190 nations will attend the Dubai conference and the U.S. delegation is seeking support for its positions at the preparatory meetings that will continue until the conference convenes.
"It is important that when we have values, as we do in the area of free speech and the free flow of information, that we do everything that we can to articulate and sustain those values," Philip Verveer, deputy assistant secretary of state and U.S. coordinator for international communications and information policy, said in an interview.


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Disney Wants To Track You With RFID
Re:Just one question... (278 comments)
... they take the wristband off you when you leave, right?
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Re:Just one question... (278 comments)
... they take the wristband off you when you leave, right?
Re:Why is this creepy? (278 comments)
They track me so I don't have to.
Re:C? (535 comments)
Not to mention that virtually every other language is implemented in C.
Why? (286 comments)
NASA already released a statement saying that they don't know of any significant astronomical events on Friday, and as far as they know, there's nothing to worry about. Beyond that, people are going to believe what they want to believe, and a "full court press" is not going to change that. Either that or they're in cahoots with Quetzlcoatl.
Unintended Consequences (163 comments)
Am I the only one here who remembers the scene in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest where the hero pretends to swallow his daily sedative and then slyly spits it out? The movie would have been a lot shorter if this technology was around then...
This idea makes some sense with antibiotics, but once you get into psychiatric medicine it's downright scary.
Re:expectation of privacy (150 comments)
Must we design the whole world to protect the least competent people from themselves?
Eh? The "least competent people" did nothing to themselves. Google did it. They went around spying on people who neglected to lock their proverbial doors. The idea that it was the fault of the people who failed to protect themselves is astounding, and flies in the face of the most basic premises of civil society.
This whole argument reeks of "she had it coming, the way she was dressed".
Re:Admitted after being caught (150 comments)
"Shit, we sent hundreds of vans all over the United States and Europe with equipment to collect data that we probably shouldn't have..." FTFY
Re:Admitted after being caught (150 comments)
If people left their front doors open, and Google employees just walked in (because, you know, the door was open), would you be ok with that too?
Re:I'm not going to panic just yet... (411 comments)
You know you can add words to your spell-check dictionary, right?
Re:Next? (253 comments)
But cocaine isn't just highly addictive, it also causes direct damage to one's body. There's a reason crackheads have rotten teeth, deviated septums, and emphysema.
What does that have anything to do with it being a crime punishable by jail time? Alcohol causes liver damage, and tobacco causes lung damage. Should possession of those merit jail time as well? Hell, I live in a city whose mayor wants to ban soda.
If cocaine became inexpensive and readily available in the U.S. it would do horrible things to society. The healthcare and prisons systems wouldn't be able to handle the burden.
This reminds me of the equally baseless argument against legalizing prostitution - as if everyone would do it if it became legal, and society would crumble from the new license. This is typical nanny state mentality. Wouldn't legalizing cocaine in fact take a significant burden *off* prisons and law enforcement?
p.s. I agree with everything you say re Google and vigilantism.
Gotta say... (230 comments)
I love the name.
Re:Extremely misleading (513 comments)
Just like the Emergency Broadcasting System, which was in place for decades, and lets the government take over the airwaves in an emergency. "The Emergency Broadcast System was established to provide the President of the United States with an expeditious method of communicating with the American public in the event of war, threat of war, or grave national crisis. Broadcast stations would have used the two-tone Attention Signal on their assigned broadcast frequency to alert other broadcast stations to stand by for a message from the President."
This seems to be nothing more than an upgrade/extension of that original system, which is honestly pretty important.
Re:Curses! (144 comments)
It's a wise decision to welcome us. We've already started to infiltrate your guts and the guts of your loved ones.
Re:Not just analytic... (1258 comments)
Really? From the same exact page - "In view of such harmony in the cosmos which I, with my limited human mind, am able to recognize, there are yet people who say there is no God. But what really makes me angry is that they quote me for the support of such views."
Re:Not just analytic... (1258 comments)
Early religion was an attempt to fill in the gaps of a society's collective knowledge with some sort of narrative explanation. Before the various deities were imagined to fill in the gaps, humans weren't even smart enough to have gaps. In that sense, religion was the world's first "science".
Re:Evelution in action. (144 comments)
It's not that simple. Being able to harbor the new bacteria is now a measure of fitness in these insects. Insects that reject the bacteria will die off (if they haven't already), and insects that do a better job accommodating the bacteria are more likely to survive to the next generation. We happen to be seeing the end product of that process.
Re:Curses! (144 comments)
I find this story pretty hopeful, actually. "Life finds a way". Maybe we are also a more resilient species than we give ourselves credit for...
World Peace (637 comments)
Most of the choices require some sort of technological breakthrough that may or may not be possible. World Peace really just requires a fundamental change in perspective. Also, World Peace is unlikely to be a permanently stable system - there are always jerks - but it I think it can be temporarily achieved before, say, teleportation.
Expectation of Privacy (130 comments)
He's not blaming the victim. He's saying that the law is largely based on the expectation of privacy, and goes into some detail about how that works from a legal perspective (and how to define privacy in the first place).
Fourth Amendment protections don't turn entirely on the conduct of any one individual; to a large extent they depend on whether we, as a society, treat something as private.
As the law stands right now, any time you share information with (or through) a third party, whether it's Facebook, Twitter, your browsing habits, or even your finances, the government can legally ask that third party for the information, without a warrant, and present it as evidence against you. The 4th Amendment doesn't prevent that data from being admissible in court; if you share the data with a third party, the third party can legally submit it as evidence. If you don't want a third party to be able to hand over your data in court, don't give them your data. Since people are routinely sharing their data with third party services these days (knowingly or not), it sets up a reduced expectation of privacy for everyone.
That's the law and how it works. Don't shoot the messenger.
Re:Wouldn't it be clever if... (157 comments)
It seems that most Facebook and Google users can't keep their mouths shut.


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